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22 September 2021
Issue: 7949 / Categories: Legal News , Covid-19 , Profession
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On your bike: Tour de law

Lawyers from across the UK will be hitting the pedals in the week 11-17 October, for Breast Cancer Now’s annual charity cycle race, Tour de Law

Law firms and chambers can enter an unlimited number of teams of up to ten cyclists, taking part on road bikes, static bikes at home or in the gym.

Toria Kendrick, partner at Eversheds Sutherland, who has personal experience of breast cancer, said: ‘The pandemic has presented a real challenge for charities―so please join me in doing what you can to raise money and awareness.’ Sign up at tourdelaw.breastcancernow.org.

Issue: 7949 / Categories: Legal News , Covid-19 , Profession
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

DAC Beachcroft—Paul Brehony

DAC Beachcroft—Paul Brehony

Commercial disputes practice expands with partner hire in London

Ward Hadaway—Maria Coster

Ward Hadaway—Maria Coster

Partner appointed to lead family and matrimonial department in Leeds

Slater Heelis—Helen Marsh

Slater Heelis—Helen Marsh

Commercial property team expands in Manchester with partner appointment

NEWS
SRM Recruitment has been announced as the headline sponsor of the Law Society RFC Festival of Sport 2026, which will take place on 20 September at Richmond Athletic Association. The specialist legal search firm joins the event as organisers prepare to welcome more than 110 teams across five sports, including rugby sevens, netball and five-a-side football
The civil justice landscape could be heading for a shake-up, with reform of the Solicitors Act 1974 gathering pace
Global mobility is transforming family law, creating new challenges around jurisdiction, assets and child arrangements
A series of procedural developments could have significant practical consequences for litigators. Writing in NLJ this week, columnist Stephen Gold highlights important updates ranging from digital court reforms to family procedure and admissions of liability
As family structures evolve, the law may face difficult questions about inheritance rights for those in polyamorous relationships
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